As I get used to the daily life of my new position as majordomo, I still can’t help but be starstruck. I’m working for Anne Hanson! My knitting idol! Pinch me.
In my free time I’ve been rummaging through all the knitspot patterns. Yes, as a perk of my job I now own the ENTIRE collection. Pinch me.
As a person interested in roots and beginnings, I can’t help but look at the first published pattens that were blogged about. I kept mentioning to Anne that I loved this pattern or that pattern. I kept wondering if knitters new to knitspot even noticed these fab vintage patterns. So she gave me access to the blog and said, “why don’t you write about it?” Pinch me (okay, I promise that’s the last time I’ll ask you).
Being pregnant I find myself boiling hot or freezing cold. Often my hands are popsicles as I work from home. But, I need my fingers free to type away. Yep, you know what will cure this – fingerless mitts. To the archives I went!
In Jan 2007, Anne published Cloverleaf Lace Mitts
These lacy mitts are knit at a fine gauge and feature a snug, sculpted fit. They are pretty, yet warm and practical for outdoor or indoor use. The lace pattern has a cabled look, but has no cables and is super-easy to work! If desired, the mitt may be worked with the lace panel extending through the cuff.
I love the simple stitch pattern, but they have such a sophisticated look. These would be perfect work mitts! I couldn’t help but fall in love with the name, with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner.
They are knit in a soft fingering weight yarn, which I happen to own a ton. Off to the stash!
I found a lot of fantastic variegated greens, but I really wanted a tonal green to show off the stitch pattern.
I came up with a skein of electric green Tosh Sock.
Doesn’t this Malachite colorway scream St. Patrick’s Day?!
With this being a nice small project, I’m convinced I can wear them on March 17. I’m hoping the luck of the Irish can rub off on my knitting.
Speaking of luck, how about a contest? Reply with an Irish blessing, bit of wisdom, or even a toast in the comments and one lucky winner will get the pattern for free! Post by 12 pm EST on March 15 to be eligible.
If you need some lucky mitts too, and can’t wait to see if you won, the pattern can be purchased in the knitspot pattern shop. Or you can purchase it through the knitspot ravelry shop.
You can read Anne’s original 2007 post here.
129 thoughts on “Vintage Knitspot – Cloverleaf Lace Mitts”
Bottoms up! From my Irish Grandpa 🙂
May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.
My brother in law is married to an Irish girl. they live in Ireland with 4 children. They have this on their kitchen wall:
May those who love us, love us.
And those that don’t love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if he doesn’t turn their hearts
May he turn their ankles
So we’ll know them by their limping.
I found a tea towel with this printed on it and brought it home, I love it.
Pick my name and I’ll let you pinch me. 🙂
Have a lovely day!
My Dad always used to say “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!”
Well, this isn’t exactly an Irish blessing, but it does describe my husband (who just happens to be one hundred percent Irish). “Only an Irishman can tell you to go to Hell and make you look forward to the trip!”
Congrats on your new job and the new baby!
Well, I am not Irish, and I used Google, BUT, as a naval architect I like this one!
There are good ships,
and there are wood ships,
the ships that sail the sea.
But the best ships are friendships,
and may they always be.
A tip of the hat and a bit of a jig to our new lucky majordomo.
“May your coffin be built of hundred-year-old oaks, which I will plant tomorrow.”
Good color choice for your mitts. Consider yourself pinched? 🙂
Consider yourself pinched! Congratulations on the new baby and the new job! Would love to have the pattern. Mitts are one of my favorite projects! Love your yarn choice for this pattern!
May you count your life by smiles, not tears and count your age by friends, not years.”
Author: Unknown
Faith and begora (never did know what that meant-begora that is) to you. Hope I’m the one!!
An Olde Irish Wish
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow
May the soft winds freshen your spirit
May the sunshine brighten your heart
May the burdens of the day
Rest lightly upon you
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
As much as I like Lillian Gish’s wedding day toast: “May this be the worst day of your entire life.”….I would like to submit this one for consideration:
May your needles always be filled
May your seams always line up
May you never lose a stitch that leads to ripping,
And your count always be correct.
And may your projects always be finished,
So your love may warm all who receive your work.
Congratulations on your new position! That is a wonderful green to start with!
fingerless mitts are getting to be one of my new favorite knits, and a pattern (for free) from Ann…double blessing!
I am so envious of you working for Anne. It must be fun & inspiring to be with her. Love those mittens & you have made an excellent choice of color & pattern – totally Irish!
“May God give you…For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer.”
To the things that make us warm: hugs, fireplaces, love letters, sunshine, and last but not least, knitting.
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours.
May you be in Heaven an hour before the devil knows you’re dead!
May the blessing of the light be upon you,
Light without and light within.
And may the blessed sunlight shine upon you and warm your heart
till it glows like a great peat fire
and strangers may warm themselves
as well as friends.
I am irish, and we always heard this—–There are only 3 kinds if Irish men who can’t understand women–young men, old men, and men of middle age.
Unfortunately, I don’t know any Irish Blessings, but really enjoyed reading the blessings in the posts. So I say “Ditto!”
What a brilliant idea! I’m new to Anne’s blog in the last few months, so generally get lost when trying to find more vintage-y patterns. These mitts are right up my alley, and I have a gorgeous skein of Lorna’s Laces that would be perfect for showing off that lace. Adding this one to my Ravelry queue!
Cheers,
Lissa
Oops, in honor of St. Patrick I should have closed with Slainte rather than Cheers. 🙂
Knit them now MajorDomo because soon there will be VERY little knitting time for you! (One of the few down sides to that cute new bundle of joy arriving). My 16mo is the joy of my life, but man I really miss being able to knit on dpns without one being pulled out mid stitch by her little hands (sigh)
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind blow at your back,
May the sun shine warmly on your face,
May the rain fall softly on your on your field,
And until we meet again,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Amen.
May the blessings outnumber the Shamrocks that grow and may trouble avoid you where ever you go.
“Lucky Charms!!!! They’re magically delicious!!!”
How nice to see these featured again!
I was a prolific knitter from a child to when my children were young but then stopped knitting for about 10 years, not really expecting to take it up again, i.e. I got rid of all my knitting paraphernalia.
Then, in about 2007, I was looking for a gift for a friend who has always knitted and came up with the Yarn Harlot’s book, noticing there was a blog address: what a revelation, knitting on the internet! From there I quickly discovered Anne, her blog and her patterns and the Cloverleaf Mitts were one of the first projects I made when I re-started – in fact, I made several pairs for my daughters and as gifts, and have been a keen reader and customer for her patterns ever since. Every pattern I have made has been wonderful to make, easy to follow and provided fullest satisfaction; her success is well-earned! Of course these days, I follow all kinds of internet knitting, love the international vibe and the sensational yarns (of which Anne has featured so many luscious ones I mostly can only drool over!) and am a keen Ravel-rist, but Steph and Anne started it for me – thankyou from here in Switzerland!!
I am very happy for you that you get to work with Anne as her “majordomo” – all the very best for your new job and your pregnancy ;))
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